‘Yoga helps maintain mind, body balance’

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, November 22

A yoga and cancer awareness camp was organised by the Jiwan Cancer Sahyog Trust today at Rose Garden from 7-9 am. The camp was organised to lay emphasis on holistic approach, including yoga for general health as well as in cancer patients.

Dr Amit K Dhiman explained the role of yoga and exercise in cancer patients. It provides a balance between the mind and body which increases our body immunity to fight the diseases, Dr Dhiman said.

Anuradha and Balraj sharma taught yoga asanas to participants. They explained that the basic purpose of yoga, i.e. asana and pranayama, is to maintain the balance of body, concentration of mind and control of breathing.

“By doing yoga asana, physical balance is achieved and breathing is controlled by pranayama. Concentration of mind increases with both asana and pranamaya,” said Anuradha.

The activity was well appreciated by participants. Cancer patients, senior citizens, adults and teenagers took part in the event.